Executive Chef / Head Chef - Debrecen
Employer · DELIREST Hungary
Restaurant manager
CookFull-timeMealsDebrecen
We are looking for an experienced professional for the Head Chef position to manage the catering system supporting the daily operations of an international manufacturing company in Debrecen with over 5,000 employees. You will not be responsible for running a single kitchen, but for the coordinated and efficient management of multiple units.
Tasks
- Professional management of multiple kitchen units
- Management, development and coordination of a team of 50-60 people
- Full supervision of kitchen production and service
- Organization, planning, and resource management
- Enforcement of HACCP, quality, and hygiene standards
- Inventory management and cost-conscious operations
- Professional oversight of plating concepts, chef's specials, grill items, menus, and hot breakfasts
- Aligning quality, efficiency, and teamwork in daily operations
Conditions & benefits
Executive benefits packagemonthly gross base salary, annual bonus, laptop, and mobile phoneFree mealsFree meals and coffeeQuality workwearStable employmentStable, fully official employmentPredictable scheduleTraining and developmentTraining and professional development opportunities, participation in national and international culinary competitions
Requirements
- Culinary degree or qualification
- 5-10 years of experience as a Chef or in a relevant professional role
- Experience working in high-volume production
- Management experience or readiness for the next professional step
- Systems thinker with the ability to oversee complex processes
- Proficient in Office, Hooreyca, and Power BI systems
- Clear and persuasive communication skills in both Hungarian and English, written and spoken